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Board members renew their commitment to ban despite Harrison-Clarksburg Board of Health's suspension of similar rule last week.
CHARLESTON -- One week ago, the Harrison-Clarksburg Board of Health bowed to public pressure and suspended its new smoking ban until June of next year. However, their counterparts in Kanawha County say they intend to stand firm on the issue.
According to published reports, all members of the Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health remain committed to enforcing their recent ban on smoking in bars and gambling establishments, despite outcries from members of the public and many bar owners.
One reason behind the difference of opinion between the two boards may be that the Board in Harrison County includes elected officials, while the Kanawha County board is made up entirely of appointed members.
Related Links:
- Board of Health Suspends Smoking Ban in Harrison County
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